Captain
Andrew Mercer

Member since April 2019 Stock Island, United States
Background
Captain Andrew Mercer holds a 200 Ton Masters license with a "Master of Towing." He started his career in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Key West. Since 2002, he's been working and fishing the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, from Louisiana and Florida, all the way up to North Carolina. His mission is to put people on fish while having a great time out on the water. Capt. Andrew describes himself and his team at Hillbilly Hookers as "a laid-back operation that has a passion for the ocean." The crew is entertaining and their trips are always exciting, so book your excursion today and be sure to get hooked!
Techniques
Hillbilly Hookers is a light tackle operation. They use many different techniques to land trophy fish, using both live and dead bait while jigging, trolling, kite fishing, and drifting.

Hey, I'm Captain Andrew Mercer

Stock Island, United States
Background
Captain Andrew Mercer holds a 200 Ton Masters license with a "Master of Towing." He started his career in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Key West. Since 2002, he's been working and fishing the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, from Louisiana and Florida, all the way up to North Carolina. His mission is to put people on fish while having a great time out on the water. Capt. Andrew describes himself and his team at Hillbilly Hookers as "a laid-back operation that has a passion for the ocean." The crew is entertaining and their trips are always exciting, so book your excursion today and be sure to get hooked!
Techniques
Hillbilly Hookers is a light tackle operation. They use many different techniques to land trophy fish, using both live and dead bait while jigging, trolling, kite fishing, and drifting.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(223 reviews)
Stock Island
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Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 223 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (323)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
Rough day but a great time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Michael S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on December 28, 2019
I did a 3\4 th day trip. Great guy! Very knowledgeable.
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Jonathan R.
Hollywood, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Capt.Andrew and First mate Noah were great

VERIFIED   Split Trip Morning 4 Hour on November 27, 2019
Awesome crew that was very knowledgeable. Had a good time on a nice day.
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Nate J.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half aboard the Hillbilly Hooker

Half Day โ€“ Reef/Wreck Fishing (AM) on February 26, 2019
Great trip - look forward to many more to come!
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Tina M.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Tortugas family trip.

Full Day โ€“ Dry Tortugas Fishing on January 3, 2019
Looking forward to chartering with Captain Andrew again.
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Andrew B.
Vernon, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Andy was great

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Reef/Wreck on May 4, 2019
Great time
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